The leaves are falling in the Columbia Valley near Parson, British Columbia. This is a beautiful part of the Valley and well worth the drive from Radium to Golden. There are plenty of interesting places to stop along the way. Turn west off the highway, across the Columbia River and into the wetlands and pastures….
The Reaper
A dusting of fresh September snow upon “The Reaper” at Paradise in the Purcell Mountains.
Watch Peak
Watch Peak in Paradise Basin and beyond that, the summit of Mt. Trafalgar in the Purcell Mountains of British Columbia.
Mount Rundle
Photographed a million times or more, nevertheless here is another. Iconic Mount Rundle in Banff National Park amidst clearing clouds from a Thanksgiving weekend snowstorm.
Mount Assiniboine
Mount Assiniboine (11,870′) in the Canadian Rockies, photographed from Paradise Ridge.
September Larches
September Larches at Paradise in the Purcell Mountains of British Columbia. Beyond is Mt. King George and the Canadian Rockies.
Ridgetop Golden Larches
Peak fall colour for these sparsely set Larches on a ridge-top in the Paradise area of the Purcell Mountains. In the background beneath the cloud layer is Mt. King George and the Canadian Rockies.
Aurora Borealis
The rest of Canada had quite a show from the Aurora overnight, but less so here in the Columbia Valley. Even so the Aurora was enough to silhouette the Canadian Rockies and Steamboat Mountain (left) It’s always beautiful to be out at night Aurora chasing. It is hard to find dark sky in the main…
